Avoid the Malls and Shop in Odd Places for Christmas

Use Your Imagination and Try New, Different Places to Shop

By Susan Antonelli, published Nov 25, 2007
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Black Friday is coming, everyone is beginning to take Christmas shopping seriously, the count down will begin any day now. Do you want to be stuck on long lines, spend hours looking for parking or deal with inept salespeople? I don't. Think outside the box. Obviously, there is online shopping, that is certainly an easy out you can order items, win them on Ebay or purchase gift certificate. I do some of that . of course, some of the people I have to shop for live too far away for me to consider buying and mailing things and I certainly want to avoid the Post Office this time of year. The following are some super places to shop and not deal with a mob.

Car Wash:For people I don't have to mail items to I hit some odd places. You must have a car wash near by. This is an excellent man shopping location. You could get a voucher for a number of car washes or you can order up a coupon for having his car detailed. That's always a pleaser, no worry about fit, color or returning that gift! If you're having your car washed look around the cashiers area. They have endless cute things for cars that will make excellent stocking stuffers. You can get little scented items, ones that plug in or hang from the rear view mirror. One even comes in new car smell. If you can't get your guy a new car get him new car smell. Flares are handy. SUnshields ar always good. They have those tiny round mirrors to paste to your guys side mirror, just the right size to stick in a stsocking. They have change holders, drink holders and more. All are very reasonable and will be real guy pleasers. my sister just got a new car so some of the stocking stuffers I get her will be from a car wash.

Takeaways
  • Zoos, Movie Theatres, Hardware Stores are all good places to do Christmas gift shopping
Did You Know?
Some of the best Christmas gifts can be found in Hardware Stores
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I hate crowds and the typical stores. Excellent advice and ideas.

Posted on 11/26/2007 at 12:11:00 AM

 
I love staples...:)

Posted on 11/25/2007 at 6:11:00 PM

 
Great ways to avoid the insidious crowds.

Posted on 11/25/2007 at 6:11:00 PM

 
Great suggestions!

Posted on 11/25/2007 at 6:11:00 PM

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